Variety is reporting that Lionsgate is teaming up with comic book publisher Double Take, a subsidiary of video game developer Take-Two Interactive Software, to adapt Z-Men, the flagship title of the recently launched Night of the Living Dead comic book universe. “We’re delighted to expand our relationship with our friends at Take-Two by partnering with […]
Sony rebooting Fantasy Island with new TV series
Deadline is reporting that Sony TV and ABC are remaking the classic 1970s TV series Fantasy Island with a reimagining of the show from writer Sheldon Turner (Up in the Air). According to the site, the new take will see Fantasy Island as the name of a company that designs and executes fantasies for clients, […]
Four more join James McAvoy in M. Night Shyamalan’s new Blumhouse film
Last week it was announced that James McAvoy (X-Men: Days of Future Past) has replaced Joaquin Phoenix (The Happening) in M. Night Shyamalan’s next project, an as-yet-untitled horror from Blumhouse Productions. Well, we now have more casting additions for the project, with Anya Taylor Joy (The Witch), Haley Lu Richardson (The Last Survivors), Betty Buckley […]
D.J. Caruso to direct Vin Diesel in xXx 3
During a promotional interview with io9 for his new film The Last Witch Hunter, Vin Diesel has revealed that director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia, Eagle Eye, I Am Number Four) has signed on helm the upcoming action threequel xXx 3. “I’m excited as hell about XXX,” states Diesel. “D.J. Caruso is directing it, which is exciting. […]
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents heading to the big screen
During a panel at the New York Comic Con, Batman producer Michael Uslan announced that he’s teaming up with China’s Huayi Brothers Media to launch a new film franchise based upon the comic book series T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents. First published by Tower Comics in 1965, the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents (or The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves) […]
George R.R. Martin producing Skin Trade adaptation for Cinemax
Cinemax has optioned the rights to George R.R. Martin’s 1988 werewolf novella The Skin Trade, with the Game of Thrones creator set to serve as executive producer on a TV adaptation. Originally published in the horror anthology Dark Visions, Skin Trade tells the story of Willie Flambeaux, a collections agent who happens to be a werewolf, and […]
Stephen Graham to star in Brooklyn Animal Control
Fresh from his latest outing in This Is England ’90, Stephen Graham has signed on for the lead role of John Crean in the upcoming USA Network adaptation of the IDW comic book series Brooklyn Animal Control. Written and executive produced by creator JT Petty, “Brooklyn Animal Control follows the inner workings of a secret […]
Power Man and Iron Fist returning to Marvel Comics
Luke Cage and Danny Rand are set to team up once again as the Heroes for Hire, with Marvel Comics announcing that a new ongoing series of Power Man and Iron Fist will get underway next year courtesy of the creative team of David Walker (Shaft) and Sanford Greene (Runaways, Uncanny Avengers). “I’ve loved these […]
Film4 FrightFest announces line-up for Halloween 2015 event
Film4 FrightFest has announced the line-up for its Halloween Shockathon, which is set to take place at the Prince Charles Cinema on Saturday October 24th and features six brand new movies, including two world premiers, a European premiere and two UK premieres. Here’s the line-up… 11:00 SURPRISE MOVIE 12:55 THE VATICAN TAPES (UK Premiere) A […]
Rumour: Gugu Mbatha-Raw joins Star Wars: Episode VIII shortlist
So, this one comes from Latino-Review, so have your pinch of salt at the ready, but according to the site Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Doctor Who, Belle) has joined the shortlist of actresses said to be in contention for a new female lead in Star Wars: Episode VIII. The original shortlist was said to include Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), […]
